Introducing

Deaf Education
Connections

A goldmine of best-practice deaf education
research, video lessons, and live events await.

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17,125
Members
across all 50 states

500+
Learning Plans
started

4
Live events
Hosted annually

WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING

This online community is the ultimate one-stop-shop for educators and families who are passionate about deaf education. My teachers love the Clerc Center’s Live Events and instructional videos.

And it’s all free!

Luanne Barron

Superintendent, Kansas School for the Deaf

This was my first exposure to IEP practice. It was very informative and insightful. I look forward to learning more and exploring its integration in our school.

Michael Ong

Principal, Benilde Deaf School

Who should join?

Calling all new parents anxious for information … all weary teachers tired of Googling deaf education resources … all professionals eager to advance your career and grow your network:

We built this Online Community for you.

Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Early Childhood Professionals

Education & Healthcare Professionals

Inside the online Community

Deaf Education Video Library

In 2024, the Clerc Center education team is producing hundreds of best-practice, hands-on instructional videos for teachers. Sample topics include:

Establishing a language-rich environment
Reading to children in ASL and English
Deaf Immersion Programs & ASL Youth Camps

Social Justice Books | Birth-8by
Robert Dixon, Jr., MSSD

Best-Practice Research

The Online Community is home to hundreds of academic journal articles and white papers authored by leading experts in deaf education.

LEARNING PLANS AND CERTIFICATES

Professional development seekers will love our easy to access deaf education learning plans. These multi-module lessons offer participants the opportunity to engage their peers and earn PD certificates.

ENGINEERING CAN BE FUN

Demonstrating how to teach Forces & Motion to deaf elementary school children

STEAM IS EVERYWHERE

Introducing electronics and robotics in high school classrooms to deaf students

What’s your e-superpower?

Enhancing, empowering, and empathizing in the school environment

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

CONNECT WITH THE WORLD LEADER IN DEAF EDUCATION. BECAUSE OUR KIDS DESERVE IT.

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Deaf Education Connections